Now, many of us may be quite happy to leave the walls of our rooms white, whilst some of us like to have one bold, colourful feature wall to add a little interest, but would we brave colouring all four walls?
Whether you decide to go with bold and bright, or monochrome and moody, there are a few pointers when it comes to drastically changing the colour of a room. In many cases, it's just matter of choosing the correct colour and tone, for the appropriate room, in order to avoid making the room look tacky.
Consider what you use a particular room for before you decide on a colour, as the colour element is crucial. If it's a bedroom, you don't want to be painting all four (if any) walls, red, as it's an energising colour, and that's the last thing you need when you're trying to settle for bed.
When considering tone and shade, it depends on how much light enters the room. If a room receives a lot of light throughout the year, choosing low-shine, darker tones work well. However, if a room is very dark in winter, a brighter tone helps liven the winter blues.
It's really matter of finding the right balance, and for problematic rooms, consulting a professional is advised. All this also applies to wallpaper, as well as the issue of fading.
All that aside, however, having beautifully colourful walls adds charm, character and elegance to any room.
Why not give it a try?
